Hero Arts Background Stamping Challenge

This is my first time ever playing along with a Hero Arts Challenge. That is mostly because I haven't ever had a lot of HA stamps to choose from. But, I do now!:

This weeks challenge is to use a background stamp in a fun way. What's funny is I have a lot of their sets now, but only 2 of their backgound stamps (and one is a holiday image) so I didn't have a lot to choose from for this particular challenge, but it still worked out great! I used the Stencil Design Block for my backgound and stamped it in a rainbow of colors! (I feel like the Lucky Charms guy!) I trimmed the strips down to 1 inch. The scallop and Hello sentiment is from the Hello Circles set. 

So it's friday and another weekend is upon us! I hope to do some strawberry picking this weekend and then eat them all before monday hits. I am pretty sure I will have a tummy ache, but its totally worth it. Plus maybe some jam making and I have this great recipe now for making SwirlBerry Icecream. I will definitely need me some sweet strawberries!

Have a good one!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Stencil Design Block, Hello Circles by Hero Arts

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy by SU! Plum Pudding, Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate by Papertrey Ink

Paper: Vintage Cream, Kraft by Papertrey Ink

Accessories: Paper Piercer

365 Cards Challenge: It's Hip To Be Square!

Hey, it's wednesday again!! Today it's my turn to do a challenge at 365 Cards. Today's challenge is to use 5 squares somewhere on your card. And here it is:

I chose my five colors, squared them up and stamped an image on each one. I wanted it to be hip and simple and striking. I drew a frame using a Silver Deco Pen. What do you think? Can't wait to see what you create today! Hope you have a glorious day and remember to mark your calendars for Cutting Cafe Week starting on Sunday at 365 Cards!

loves to you today~

k

Deets:

Stamps: Hero Arts Hello Circles, Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes, Papertrey Ink Polka Dot Basics, Sassafras Lass Oh My Deer.

Ink: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Spring Moss. Hero Arts Soft Pool. SU! Pink Passion, Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy, Stampers White, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Hibiscus Burst, Kraft

Accessories: Pop Dots, Deco Pen

Quick and Easy... Kind Of

Hey there on a Saturday morning! I am supposed to be running right now, but you can see that  I am not. I wanted to post this little guy that I worked on last night:

I stamped the large woodgrain circle from Hero Arts in four different colors and then cut them square for the back ground. I curved the background stamp which is from the PTI Background Basics: Retro set and then the chandelier from Heidi Swapp is stamped and embossed in white. Simple and modern-y. So it looks pretty simple, but did take a bit of time and thought. I guess that means I learned something! I like that it is one layer, with some layered stamping

So what do you have planned for this saturday?? I hope it is delightful! I am going out to buy my Mother's Day gift, which is so funny when I read it, but really this is the only way. I really want a bread maker and need to scram with the kids so Patrick can work for a few hours. Plus I have been told my real gift won't be her for a while. So don't worry, my husb. is still on top of it! 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for my 365 Cards Sketchy Sunday card! 

And have a good one!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Hero Arts Hello Circles, Papertrey Ink Background Basics: Retro, Heidi Swapp Chandelier

Ink: Hero Arts Soft Pool, SU! Summer Sun, Tangerine Tango, Basic Grey, Color Box Chalk Ink Moss Green, Papertrey Ink Fresh Snow

Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers Select White

Accessories: Filigree White embossing powder

365 Cards Matchbook Card Challenge

Hey there all. Happy Wednesday!! Today it's my turn to show you a tutorial using the Score-It Mini for 365 Cards. My card is a matchbook card which are SO fun and easy to make. Plus they are a great way to make a hand delivered card since they close up like a matchbook negating any envelope! So lets get started. Here is the outside of my matchbook card:

Here you can see how it opens. The bottom flap allows you to tuck in the top, making it look like a matchbook:

Here is the inside. Note I used two adhesive gems. These are all for looks, but you can also punch holes there and thread with ribbon, or use buttons, brads or even eyelets. All will give you a nice look and help you keep your flap adhered. 

So lets get started shall we?

Step 1: Trim your cardstock legthwise at 4 1/4 x 11. Stamp if desired (I stamped a background on mine.)

Step 2: Score your card stock at 4 5/8 (just a bit over 4 1/2) and 10 inches
Step 3: Cut insert if desired at 4 1/4 x 3  1/2. Decorate and Adhere.

Step 4: Apply red line tape to adhere bottom flap.

Step 5: Design front as desired. I also added a few score lines to the front for some interest. You can click on the picture for it to enlarge. 

A few thoughts I have on the Score-It Mini: As I have read the other reviews by the DT members, I have noticed we all have the same likes with this product.

1. I love that its small and portable. Its easy to tuck away and doesn't take up all my desk space like my Score Pal.

2. I love that the stylus is attached. My kids love to steal my stuff and I misplace things in my mess and this way I know where it is always is. Its hard to stuff an entire Score-It Mini up your shirt! (just ask my 4 yr. old!)

3. I love the grip on this thing. No paper sliding around to cause problems.

4. I love the deep score lines it makes. I think they are even more profound than the ones from the Score Pal.

5. I love having this tool because my favorite paper is 110 lb. and it is IMPOSSIBLE to fold unless it is scored. This gives it a nice clean score, leaving no breaks or cracks in the paper.

All in all, this is a GREAT tool. Hope you guys like the tutorial. Please email me with any questions you may have and head on over to 365 Cards to link up your project. And good luck winning your own Score-It Mini!

loves~

k

Deets:

Stamps: Arigato & Hello Circles by Hero Arts, Background Basics: Retro by Papertrey Ink

Ink: Pure Poppy by Papertrey Ink, Basic Black by SU!

Paper: Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist, Stampers White by Papertrey Ink, Pacific Point by SU!

Accessories: Colored Pencils, Adhesive gems, Corner Rounder, Red Line Tape, Stickles